DMCC company setup cost.
DMCC is the UAE's most-awarded free zone, in JLT — strong banking acceptance, mandatory office, and a higher price point than IFZA or Meydan. Here is the complete 2026 DMCC setup cost, line by line, in AED and USD.
What you actually pay, line by line.
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DMCC trade licence (services, 1 visa) | AED 20,200 (USD 5,500) | Annual |
| DMCC registration fee (one-off) | AED 10,010 (USD 2,725) | Year 1 only |
| Flexi-desk allocation | AED 15,050 (USD 4,100) | Mandatory; annual |
| Establishment card | AED 2,130 (USD 580) | Annual |
| ArxSetup professional fee | AED 14,690 (USD 4,000) | KYC, filing, 4 bank introductions |
| Year-1 all-in | from AED 62,080 (USD 16,905) | Single shareholder, services |
| Year-2 onwards | from AED 52,070 (USD 14,180) | Registration is one-off |
Government fees are pass-through and may be revised by the regulator without notice. AED/USD conversions are indicative. ArxSetup professional fees are fixed and quoted in writing before engagement. Figures current May 2026.
Reviewed by qualified counsel within ArxSetup and our affiliated practices, Neo Legal (UAE) and Cornwalls (Australia). Figures verified against primary regulator sources. Last reviewed: May 2026. Est. 2021 · DDA Licence 107229 · direct registry filing partner. How we review →
Common questions.
The questions clients ask most before committing. Current to 2026, reviewed by counsel.
How much does it cost to set up a DMCC company in 2026?
From AED 62,080 (USD 16,905) all-in for year one — DMCC trade licence (AED 20,200), one-off registration (AED 10,010), mandatory flexi-desk (AED 15,050), establishment card (AED 2,130), plus the ArxSetup professional fee. Year two is from AED 52,070 (USD 14,180).
Why is DMCC more expensive than IFZA?
DMCC requires a leased flexi-desk or office (from AED 15,050/year) and a one-off registration fee, where IFZA needs neither. The trade-off is the UAE's strongest banking acceptance and the DMCC brand.
Does DMCC require an annual audit?
Yes — DMCC requires every active member company to file annual audited financial statements signed by a DMCC-approved auditor, separate from any QFZP corporate-tax requirement.
How many visas does the entry DMCC package include?
A flexi-desk typically supports 3–4 visas; a serviced office allows 6+. Visa government fees (about AED 4,000–5,000 per visa) are quoted separately.
How long does DMCC setup take?
5–7 working days from full document submission to issued trade licence; visa stamping adds a further 7–10 working days.
This page is general information, reviewed May 2026 — not legal, tax or immigration advice, and it does not create a client relationship. Advice specific to your circumstances is provided only under a signed engagement letter. Government fees are set by the relevant authority and may change without notice. Where local registered agents are required, we coordinate with licensed partners and disclose their role in writing.